SPECIFICATION : IKAR HWS6 Self-Retracting Fall arrestor

Lifeline length :4.5 mtrs

Casing material : Aluminium

Lifeline : Galvanised steel

Harness connector: Double action hook

Anchorage connector : Steel swivel eye

Casing dimensions : 400mm x 130mm x 78mm

Weight : 2.7 kg

Retractable fall arresters function like a car seat belt, a re-coiling main spring keeps the lifeline in light tension, allowing it to respond in the event of a fall.

If the extraction speed of the lifeline exceeds 0.5m/sec, the brake system is activated and will lock into place. resulting in the deceleration of the faller.

The faller will initially travel vertically until tensioning of the fall arrest system occurs. At this moment the faller will begin a swing fall which will bring him under the anchorage and beyond, leading to collision with anything in his path.

A worker using a self retracting lifeline device should operate in an arc no more that thirty degrees from the anchorage point.

IKAR HWS Self-Retracting Fall Arrestors are manufactured with an aluminium casing containing a galvanised steel cable lifeline.

They have Swivel eye attachments for connecting to anchor points which allow rotational movement by the user without entanglement.

An Aluminium double action hook connects this Fall Arrest Block to the users safety harness.

These fall arrestors carry a Declaration of Conformity to EN360 and EN362 for the Connector.

IKAR Fall arrestors purchased from SafetyRespect UK are supplied with a 35kN rated karabiner connector

IKAR Fall arrestors purchased from SafetyRespect UK are supplied with a Declaration of Conformity Certificate and Product Instructions.

Anchor Points for Fall Arrest

It is strongly recommended to plan anchorage points so that the user can operate within a horizontal distance no greater than the equivalent of 30 degrees from it.
The implication of working beyond this distance is the risk of pendulum swing which puts the user at risk of collision with any object in his way.

Pendulum swing will occur in a fall event if the anchorage point is not located directly above the fallers head.

Inspection, Servicing and Repairing your Fall Arrestor

In our opinion, Ikar Fall Arrestors are manufactured to a higher quality standard and are more durable than any other comparable product.

They should be inspected annually and when maintained they provide fall protection safety for their full working life.

To ensure that you receive the full benefit of your investment ee offer a full inspection, service and repair package by the manufacturer in the UK.